| “The dancer's body is simply the luminous manifestation of the soul.” Isadora Duncan |
Shadiyah is a full-time professional Middle Eastern/South
Asian dance artist based in the Washington, DC, Maryland and
Virginia areas, as well as a professional singer and model.
Traveling locally & nationally Shadiyah performs Vintage
Orientale (Classic Belly Dance/Raqs Sharki), Egyptian,
Lebanese, Turkish, Classical, Folk & Contemporary Persian
dances, Afghani, Bollywood/Filmi, Bhangra and Mujra styles of
dance.
Engaged in her crafts since childhood with a foundation in
ballet, tap, jazz and more, Shadiyah has been focusing on
Middle Eastern/South Asian & dances of the Silk Road for over
a decade, and continues to enrich her knowledge through
education on the history, cultures and various dances of these
regions.
Described as dynamic, graceful & joyous, Shadiyah’s passionate
and elegant entertainment showcases her musicality creating
enchanting memories. With cultural respect and integrity,
Shadiyah delights audiences of all ages while adding the
perfect entertainment for your event!
Shadiyah specializes in educational and private events for
Embassies, Universities, concerts, corporate events, art galleries,
weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah's, bridal showers, engagements,
henna parties, anniversaries, ladies only events, birthday
celebrations, princess parties for children, graduations, senior
centers and more!
Please contact Shadiyah to discuss customizing your special
celebration and enjoy the beautiful and family friendly art of
the Middle East and South Asia creating memories you and
your guests will cherish for years to come!
Asian dance artist based in the Washington, DC, Maryland and
Virginia areas, as well as a professional singer and model.
Traveling locally & nationally Shadiyah performs Vintage
Orientale (Classic Belly Dance/Raqs Sharki), Egyptian,
Lebanese, Turkish, Classical, Folk & Contemporary Persian
dances, Afghani, Bollywood/Filmi, Bhangra and Mujra styles of
dance.
Engaged in her crafts since childhood with a foundation in
ballet, tap, jazz and more, Shadiyah has been focusing on
Middle Eastern/South Asian & dances of the Silk Road for over
a decade, and continues to enrich her knowledge through
education on the history, cultures and various dances of these
regions.
Described as dynamic, graceful & joyous, Shadiyah’s passionate
and elegant entertainment showcases her musicality creating
enchanting memories. With cultural respect and integrity,
Shadiyah delights audiences of all ages while adding the
perfect entertainment for your event!
Shadiyah specializes in educational and private events for
Embassies, Universities, concerts, corporate events, art galleries,
weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah's, bridal showers, engagements,
henna parties, anniversaries, ladies only events, birthday
celebrations, princess parties for children, graduations, senior
centers and more!
Please contact Shadiyah to discuss customizing your special
celebration and enjoy the beautiful and family friendly art of
the Middle East and South Asia creating memories you and
your guests will cherish for years to come!
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| To Contact Shadiyah, please email Shadiyah@ShadiyahDances.com Or telephone 301.633.9446 |
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Photo credit Daniel Bui
| Latest Exciting News! Currently booking 2013-2014 Local and National Performances, Workshops and Modeling events! Follow me on Facebook! Shadiyah Dances of Maryland! Check out my Youtube channel, Shadiyah of Maryland here! Join my Mailing List here! Love dance history & preservation? Check out & contribute for free to the Dancipedia - An Encyclopedia of World Dance! Shadiyah returns by invitation for the Persian New Year Nowruz 1392 gala at the University of Delaware, March 16, 2013! Shadiyah performs by invitation for the Persian New Year Nowruz 1392 gala at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, March 23, 2013! Shadiyah returns to perform at the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in DC, May 18, 2013! Shadiyah performed at the Griffin Art Center's Holiday Benefit, Frederick, MD December 15, 2012 Shadiyah co-hosted with The KamKam Foundation and performed for "Christmas for Haiti, A Benefit for the Children of Cite Soleil" Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Pasha Land Shadiyah performed at the 7th Annual Arabian Lights gala benefiting Transformations on Sunday December 2, 2012 Shadiyah performed for the Anniversary celebration at Middle Eastern Cuisine in Takoma Park, MD November 3, 2012 Shadiyah performed her Bollywood classics for the Desi Xfusion gala on Nina's Dandy, September 29, 2012 Shadiyah is a contributing author in "Women Reinvented - True Stories of Empowerment & Change" by LaChance Publishing Shadiyah appears weekly on Cable TV for Persian HaHa & in several videos found on-line! Watch them here! (PersianHaHa Bia Tarof , PersianHaHa Nowruz- Khaghani & Nasle Ma-Boro Halesho Bebar) Shadiyah performed for Trio Caliente's cd release concert of Oye Chica! at Black Rock Center for the Arts Watch the Videos for Misterioso and Tempus Fugit/Icarus! Shadiyah is honored to be profiled in DC's Premiere Desi Magazine Washington Masala! Read it here Shadiyah's photo appears in Roger Wood's Basic Production for Belly Dance book Eye Kandy Glitter & Glitter Raks - Mineral Line Now Available for a total of 90 colors! Shadiyah is the Original East Coast authorized distributor in the Metro MD/DC/VA region for the fabulous Eye Kandy Glitter Cosmetics Line! Click here to schedule a home/studio/special event show or Stage Make-up Workshop Locally or Nationally |
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